March 2024
The U.S. to Revise Official Categorization of Individuals Based on 'Race and Ethnicity' in Upcoming Census
The U.S. government is revising its categorization of individuals based on race and ethnicity for the upcoming census, aiming to improve accuracy and reflect the…
Martin Scorsese to Create Documentary Drama About Saints
Martin Scorsese is set to produce an eight-part documentary series about saints, airing on Fox Nation, which will explore the lives of individuals persecuted for…
Son of Molavi Abdolhamid: By what decree do government forces ask us not to allow Nowruz guests into Makki Mosque?
Molavi Abdolhamid's son criticized government forces for barring Nowruz travelers from entering the Makki Mosque in Zahedan. He questioned the legitimacy of such actions, which…
A Kurdish Singer Arrested in Ilam for Participating in Nowruz Celebrations
Mohammad Abbaszadeh, a Kurdish singer, was arrested in Ilam for participating in Nowruz celebrations, following a history of previous arrests related to his music. His…
Faster Rotation of Earth May Shorten Time by One Second
A study indicates that the Earth's rotation is speeding up, potentially leading to a subtraction of one second from clocks around 2029. Lead researcher Duncan…
An Israeli Woman's Account of Captivity by Hamas: From Beatings and Chains to Sexual Assault at Gunpoint
Amit Susanna, an Israeli woman held captive by Hamas, has publicly detailed her horrific experiences of sexual assault and violence during her 55-day captivity. Her…
Deadly Roads: 510 Killed in the First Week of Nowruz Travels
In the first week of Nowruz travels, 510 Iranians died in road accidents, despite a reported decrease in traffic. Officials attribute the high casualty rate…
Noshahr Municipality Destroys Part of the City's Botanical Garden
The Noshahr Municipality has demolished part of the city's botanical garden, destroying its northern wall and leveling a significant area without permission. This action, aimed…
Manouchehr Hadi Denies 'Kidnapping' His Daughter, Claims He Received Her 'By Direct Order' of the Court
Manouchehr Hadi denies accusations from his ex-wife Yekta Nasir of kidnapping their daughter, claiming he followed court orders. The incident has sparked significant social media…
Reactions to the 'Kidnapping' of Yekta Nasir's Child by Her Ex-Husband: A Concern for Every Woman Giving Birth in the Islamic Republic
Yekta Nasir, an actress, shared a video expressing her distress over her ex-husband allegedly kidnapping their daughter, sparking widespread concern about women's rights in Iran.…
Nowruz Message from Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab, Political Prisoner Held in Qazalhessar
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab, a political prisoner, sent a Nowruz message highlighting the ongoing support from U.S. officials, including President Joe Biden, for Iranian women's rights.…
Grossi: The Agency Will Assist Iraq in Developing a Peaceful Nuclear Program
Rafael Grossi of the IAEA discussed with Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani the agency's support for Iraq's peaceful nuclear program. This includes a visit from…
National Association of Educators in Iran: Two Teacher Activists from Gilan Granted Leave Linked to Freedom
Two teacher activists from Gilan, Anoush Adeli and Mahmoud Sediqi Pour, were granted leave from prison after being sentenced on security charges. Aziz Qasemzadeh, another…
The High Council of Labor Fails to Determine Minimum Wage for the Third Time
The High Council of Labor in Iran failed for the third time to set the minimum wage for workers, with significant discrepancies between labor and…
UN Aid to Gaza Residents via Israeli Military-Controlled Land Route
UN officials have begun using a land route controlled by Israeli military forces to deliver food aid to Gaza, amid increasing international pressure for access.…
Chahraman Confirmed; Public Transport Fares to Increase from May 2024
Tehran's City Council has approved an increase in public transport fares, including buses, metro, and taxis, effective May 1, 2024. This decision comes amid ongoing…
Informed Source to VOA: Rahman Zahmatkesh Tortured to Confess to Broadcasting the Lion and Sun Flag
Rahman Zahmatkesh, a civil activist, is reportedly being tortured in detention to confess to promoting the Lion and Sun flag. His arrest occurred shortly before…
Historic Record for Gold Coins Surpasses 37.5 Million Tomans
The price of gold coins in Iran has reached a historic high of over 37.5 million tomans, driven by global gold price increases. The Central…
Pentagon Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: No Evidence of Extraterrestrial Intelligence Found
The Pentagon released a report stating that there is no evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence in unidentified aerial phenomena. This aligns with previous government assessments and…
Biden: Israel Will Be Responsible for Securing the Humanitarian Aid Dock in Gaza City
President Biden announced that Israel will secure a humanitarian aid dock in Gaza, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to increase aid efforts. The U.S. aims to…
A Member of the Wage Committee of the Supreme Labor Council: With This Wage, Workers Cannot Even Afford Food
A member of Iran's Supreme Labor Council has criticized the current wage structure, stating it fails to meet the basic needs of workers, especially in…
News sources report 'brain death' of a Kolbar due to gunfire from Islamic Republic forces
A 32-year-old Kolbar named Ata Hosseini was severely injured and has reportedly suffered brain death due to gunfire from Iranian border forces. This incident highlights…
Video Message from Women Activists: March 8 is the Day of Women's Struggle for Equality with Men
Ahead of International Women's Day, female activists released a video emphasizing the ongoing struggle for women's rights in Iran and globally. They highlighted the resilience…
UK Government Moves to Control E-Cigarette Use; Taxes to Increase
The UK government plans to impose an additional tax on e-cigarettes starting in October 2026 to deter non-smokers from using them, while also increasing tobacco…
End of Confusion for Meta Users; Facebook and Instagram Restarted After Two-Hour Outage
Facebook and Instagram experienced a two-hour outage due to a technical issue, affecting hundreds of thousands globally. The White House is monitoring the situation, with…
Accounts of 'Al-Alam' Blocked on Several Social Media Platforms; Government Media: Due to the Publication of a Photo of Imad Mughniyeh
The Iranian government media outlet Al-Alam has had its social media accounts blocked due to a past post featuring Imad Mughniyeh. This follows the recent…
Dollar Hits 61,000 Tomans in Iran; Expert: Central Bank Auctioned Coins at '93,000 Tomans per Dollar'
The price of the US dollar in Iran has surged to 61,000 tomans, breaking historical records, while the Central Bank auctioned gold coins at an…
Ukraine Claims to Have Sunk a Russian Military Ship
Ukraine has claimed to have sunk a Russian military ship in the Black Sea using unmanned vessels. This incident highlights the ongoing military tensions between…
Pakistan's Parliament Re-elects Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif has been re-elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan amid protests from supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned. The…
Deadly Shooting of Another Kolbar in Saqqez; Ali Zargami Had Three Children
Ali Zargami, a 53-year-old kolbar, was shot and killed by Iranian border guards while carrying goods at the Mishaw border. His death is part of…
Government Officials Announce Wage Meeting on Tuesday; Workers' Representative: We Are Uninformed
The Iranian Minister of Labor announced a meeting to discuss wages, but workers' representatives claim they are uninformed about the proceedings. The delay in addressing…
Autumn of Jobs Amidst Rising Prices; Restaurant Owners on the Brink of Bankruptcy
Iran's restaurant industry is facing a severe crisis due to ongoing inflation, with many establishments closing down as costs rise and consumer spending declines. Key…
Sam Asghari: Living with Britney Spears Was a Blessing for Me
Sam Asghari reflects positively on his time with Britney Spears, calling it a blessing despite their recent divorce. He denies any animosity or threats towards…
The Government Begins to Whisper Opposition to Article 41 of the Labor Law; Raisi's Deputy: We Have Limitations for Increasing Workers' Salaries
The Iranian government, represented by Deputy Davood Manzoor, has expressed concerns over increasing workers' salaries due to expected inflation, while labor activists argue for a…
Shervin Hajipour Sentenced to Prison and Music Production Against America
Shervin Hajipour, known for his protest song 'Baraye', has been sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison for charges including propaganda against the…